Gunpowder, treason and plot

Lucy Worsley is joined by fellow HRP curators Brett Dolman and Alden Gregory for a very special talk ahead of Bonfire Night, exploring the infamous Gunpowder Plot.

Travel back in time to 1605, when Guy Fawkes and his fellow Catholic conspirators plotted to blow up Parliament and overthrow the Government. This one-hour online talk will explore the dangerous assassination attempt, its discovery and Fawkes’ subsequent imprisonment at the Tower of London. Held in the Queen’s House Council Chamber, Fawkes was interrogated and tortured, before eventually naming his co-conspirators and signing a confession. Finally, he was gruesomely executed in the streets of London in January 1606. A memorial to the interrogation, believed to be possibly the earliest surviving permanent commemoration of the Gunpowder Plot, still stands in the Queen’s House today, marking another chapter in the Tower's bloody history.

Register now for the event.

This event is free to join, but we ask you to consider making a donation of £10 or whatever you can afford.  

Historic Royal Palaces is a self-funding charity. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on our finances and we are facing a £100 million shortfall this year. We would love you to show support for us by visiting. We have restricted the number of people allowed on site each day, so you will have the chance of seeing these wonderful places up close, without the usual crowds.
If you are not able to join us in person, we look forward to you joining our online events.